Subtract 16/49 from 10/50
10/50 - 16/49 is -31/245.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 49 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
10/50 = 10 × 49/50 × 49 = 490/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
16/49 = 16 × 50/49 × 50 = 800/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/2450 - 800/2450 = 490 - 800/2450 = -310/2450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/245
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